Novation Launchkey - USB Connection, Getting Started, and DAW Setup Tutorial

[@chuckprindiville1246]

Great job.!! You're one of the better teachers... quick, succinct, edited for speed, knowledgeable, THANK YOU

[@DSoundman]

Thanks Chuck!

[@NathanChisholm041]

It took me about a day to learn every feature! One-off the most intuitive midi controller I have used. I have Bitwig as well as Live 11 and it's even more integrated into Bitwig than even Ableton due to the custom scripts I use for it.

[@LouAdipietro]

Great video. Yours is the best on youtube very informative and to the point!

[@musiclife2807]

Thank you for this video, as someone new to all of this, this is the most helpful video I’ve seen so far!!!

[@zealforhumnity]

I totally skipped the daw part, thank you so much!

[@gama1639]

Nicely explained, Thanks, Goa India

[@tayvonyoung]

Great video for pro tools users

[@mauromanno5412]

Very nice video, Sir :-) I look forward to the other videos in the series. How do you rate the keybed? Because this keyboard has no aftertouch. Can you make a video where you play it like a piano, and express your feelings? How do you rate it compared to the M-Audio Oxygen Pro? I am a newbie, interested in synths and virtual plugins. I have to choose between these two keyboards. How can the lack of aftertouch be remedied? In general, which do you choose between the two? Thanks :-)

[@BlackPipe8]

Im in the same situation I can not decide. I feel the integration with the daws and layout is better in the Launchkey, but the keyed which is super important should be better in the oxygen... Did you buy one already?

[@DSoundman]

Hi there, sorry I missed this comment somehow before! The keybed isn't bad, but I prefer the Oxygen Pro. Being semi-weighted, although on the lighter side, it just feels like a better quality keybed, plus you get after touch. I'll try to do some additional videos on the playability of the Launchkey keybed in the near future! Unless you're dedicated DAW is going to be Abelton Live, I would lean towards the Oxygen Pro as being the better controller. That's just my opinion though!

[@kpoploverz9438]

how i can reset the setting of my launchkey mini mk3.. i messed up the controls and i cant get back to its original setting.. thx for your help

[@jayaramantg8337]

You are very good

[@jeus1969]

Hi, very nicely explained. I have bought same midi keyboard. I am facing latency issue when connected to PC operating with windows 7. Can you guide me to solve the issue? Thanks

[@transforminggravity15626]

Cool 🔥🔥🔥

[@EthanMckennaMusic]

I got the the Launchkey 49. I'm curious if that comes with the Addictive Keys and other software too? Does anybody know?

[@BlackPipe8]

Hey man I'm considering getting my first midi keyboard, I can not decide between the Launchkey mk3 and the oxygen pro (49). I see you have both, which one feels better as keybed goes and which one would you recommend? Thank you so much

[@DSoundman]

Hey there! First off, my recommendation would be the Oxygen Pro 49. The keybed is better (plus it includes aftertouch), more controls (especially for Pro Tools), and an on/off switch (may sound stupid, but I like that). The Novation Launchkey isn't bad, but I think the Oxygen Pro has the edge. The only reason I'd lean towards the Novation Launchkey is if you're planning to use Abelton Live as your dedicated DAW....in that case, the Launchkey has some nice features and control mapping. Hope this helps!

[@evakworsman]

Great descriptions on how to connect, but I keep getting the error message saying ‘pro tools is unable to communicate with the HUI’ I’ve tried everything the internet says. Any suggestions? Also if the message doesn’t appear, the track is armed but no sound is coming out?

[@christiannilsen2835]

Will the led lights work in kontakt similar to Native Konsol?

[@Brendan_Andrew_Music]

Can you use this keyboard with Reaper and still get all of its functions?

[@dmcs2003]

Thanks!

[@DSoundman]

Thank you so much!

[@nickydas8122]

Thank you for the video! I am just starting with music, can you please guide me where to look for connecting SL MK3/Ableton Live 11/Motu 4? I am struggling with it. I can't seem to find any info, most "Preference" set up doesn't match with my 2022 version. Any help will be very appreciative🙏🙏

[@Rex4life12]

ive got a mac air that doesn't have a port for the usb what do i do

[@paulirineomontano5074]

Did you use a USB-C to USB-A cable to connect the Novation to your laptop?

[@DSoundman]

I used the included USB-A cable.

[@micahmggreen3464]

I have the Novation Lanchkey 61 MK3 and it won't arm the track in my midi controller

[@renudevi5822]

In my launchkey 49. when i tape keys, they are not sounding instead of c5. All the keys of keybord working but not sounding in fl studio. What i do

[@marisolurrutia]

Hello! Somehow the usb cable that came with it doesn’t fit with the key😥 help

[@plantificationpodcast]

I'm trying to set it up on Akai Force. No videos in that so it's a little confusing.

[@WycliffStudios]

I have one doubt @DSoundman. I have a license for Protools First but I mainly use Ableton. I heard that Protools comes with Xpand 2 for free. Can I use the Xpand 2 on Ableton as well?

[@TenzinRigsel007]

Hey . do I need to download the software if I play it with Logic Pro X

[@oruscry]

well, i try the way that you explain and yes, protools recognize the controller and i can use faders and the trasnport buttons, but it dont let to arm/unarm tracks, and it does not "reset" the board, like you said. I'm using protools 12. Can you help me? Thanks

[@SharLeeRV]

Hi Soundman, does it works with Ableton Live 9 ? Or I need the 10 version? The problem is I have the 9 Suite and I don’t can work with Lite versions because the tracks and scene limits… I’m just waiting for this answer to buy this midi controller after a big research, Thank you for your response and congratulations for your channel!

[@simoncossettini9680]

Great video... confirmed the compatibilty question with other daws. Do you know anything about the novation impulse? Looks like it is a better in terms of keys... I am starting out and looking at the impulse49 or launchkey49 as midi interface

[@williamf.jonesjr2297]

just bought this controller new to midi keyboards, I have the 49 key mk3 would like to know what note starts on the first key

[@NamastePahadNepal]

My computer's cpu motherboard intel dh55pj usb mass storage disable because there is no usb drive for this cpu so the usb cable of Novation launchkey 61 mk3 has to be pulled out every time after turning on the computer,Any solution sir ?

[@mainsailsound983]

Good vid! anybody know how to set it to go to sleep?

[@garyusinger]

I have ordered a Launchkey 88 to use with my Nord Stage 3 compact to expand the range of the Stage 3. First off will this work? I tried it with my old Yamaha KX88 and it does work, but the X88 takes a moving company to get it around and not good for playing out. I thought you having knowledge of both keyboards would be a good person to ask. Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@DSoundman]

Yes, that should work! I’ve connected my NS3 to my hammer 88 pro and it works great! You’ll just need a 5 pin MIDI cable

[@jacobredoble1159]

hi. what if im using ableton live 11 suite? what will i chose? should i chose the live 10 option?

[@kimofficialyt443]

Can u please set up using ablenton?

[@thienan1041]

is the 49 the same?

[@hadaprophet947]

I have a Macbook pro the USB won't cut it

[@Logan619ine-i5q]

Hey I was just wondering if I could control reaper (the daw) with this controller or even traktion waveform (which I doubt) could you also give me an answer on both of these that would be nice thanks

[@poopdog1004]

Great and helpful video ❤

[@josemenendez7492]

Amigo mi pc pide driver para que me lo reconosca donde los consigo

[@alexb.7593]

does the novation 49 mk2 work with pro tools just the same ?

[@haansworsie]

Anyone know how to get the transport to work on FL Studio 21?

[@DebmalyaBhattacharyabumba]

How to reset my novation sl mk3???

[@creative_expressionproductions]

Hi bro, have you figured out how to control the right pan knob?

[@DSoundman]

I have not! :-(

[@creative_expressionproductions]

@@DSoundman bummer man. I am waiting for my order to arrive at the moment. Would you say the Novation works better with Ableton ot pro tools?

[@jesusleyvamusic4937]

Can’t get mine to work

[@gabrielfloresdrums]

This keyboard is headache, its BS, doesnt sound give me a sound out no matter what i do

[@solo1843]

Its a midi controller dude, you're supposed to connect it to a daw

[@ohdearism]

No aftertouch on Novation products is a bit silly in 2023.

[@jacquespruvot6625]

Do you know if the compatibility of this keyboard is also ok with Reaper please?

[@thienan1041]

do you need the step?

[@natekochis9547]

this is m wife